Public Holidays in Gelderland 2026
All 11 public holidays in Gelderland for 2026 at a glance – with free downloads and bridge day tips.
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All Public Holidays in Gelderland 2026
Gelderland has 11 public holidays in 2026, all of which are observed nationwide across Netherlands.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 01/01/2026 | Thursday | |
| Good Friday | 04/03/2026 | Friday | |
| Easter | 04/05/2026 | Sunday | |
| Easter Monday | 04/06/2026 | Monday | |
| Royal Day | 04/27/2026 | Monday | |
| Liberation Day | 05/05/2026 | Tuesday | |
| Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ | 05/14/2026 | Thursday | |
| Pentecost | 05/24/2026 | Sunday | |
| Pentecost Monday | 05/25/2026 | Monday | |
| Christmas Day | 12/25/2026 | Friday | |
| Boxing Day | 12/26/2026 | Saturday |
Bridge Days in Gelderland 2026
Bridge days let you turn a single vacation day into a long weekend by connecting a public holiday with the weekend. Here are the best opportunities in Gelderland for 2026:
- January 2 (Friday) – Take one day off after New Year's Day (Thursday, January 1) for a 4-day weekend from January 1 to 4.
- April 2 (Thursday) – Take Thursday off before Good Friday for a 5-day break from April 2 to 6 (using just 1 vacation day, since Good Friday and Easter Monday are holidays).
- April 24 (Friday) – Take one day off before Royal Day (Monday, April 27) for a 4-day weekend from April 24 to 27.
- May 4 (Monday) – Take one day off before Liberation Day (Tuesday, May 5) for a 4-day weekend from May 2 to 5.
- May 15 (Friday) – Take one day off after Ascension Day (Thursday, May 14) for a 4-day weekend from May 14 to 17.
- May 22 (Friday) – Take one day off before Whit Monday (Monday, May 25) for a 4-day weekend from May 22 to 25.
- December 24 (Thursday) – Take Thursday off before Christmas Day for a 5-day break from December 24 to 28 (using just 1 vacation day, since Christmas Day and Boxing Day are holidays).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gelderland has 11 public holidays in 2026, all observed nationwide.
The best bridge days in Gelderland in 2026 are January 2 (Friday, after New Year's Day), April 2 (Thursday, before Good Friday), April 24 (Friday, before Royal Day), May 4 (Monday, before Liberation Day).
Yes. The Gelderland public holiday calendar for 2026 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration required.